This week Canonical announced the availability of an SDK for Ubuntu
for tablets. Ubuntu for tablets provides manufacturers with an
alternative to Android that can be managed with the same tools as
Ubuntu server or desktop. Ubuntu for tablets is an elegant,
non-fragmented solution that provides a secure multi-user experience.

David Planella and Daniel Holbach write about the new Ubuntu Touch
Developer Preview which can be used in the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4,
Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 devices. They also mention the features included
as well as a guide on how to contribute to the current project.

Randall Ross makes a call for people to organize an Ubuntu Global Jam
in their cities or countries. He also reminds us that if we have an
Ubuntu Phone or Tablet, it would be great to show it off to the
community.

Randall Ross tells readers about the "We're Going to Jam!" session he
hosted as part of the Ubuntu on Air! series. He had different guests
explaining a bit about Global Jams and gave some tips and tricks on
this event.

Chuck Frain announces Ron Swift as the new contact for the Ubuntu
Maryland team, writing "those who have been involved with the team
know that he has been an invaluable part of the team since its
earliest days", and "I know that the team is in good hands going
forward."

Jorge Castro writes about the new 12.04.2 release, explaining how new
kernels are being handled to support newer hardware on the LTS
releases and offering tips to systems administrators handling LTS
deployments.

Ted Gould makes an introduction to the HUD 2.0, the new Heads-Up
Display that will be included with the Ubuntu Tablet. He highlights
the features and the work he and his team have been putting in on this
project.

Elizabeth Krumbach, from the Ubuntu Women team, writes about an
experience she had with the Diablo Valley Linux Users Group wanting to
interview her about the team. The link to the interview can be found
on the blog post.

Canonical announces "an updated XPS 13, preloaded with Ubuntu, which
has a full high-definition 1080p display. It will be available for
sale in the USA and Canada, but as part of this update Dell will also
be making it available in parts of Europe, the Middle East and
Africa."

Gavin Clark from The Register redacts comments about the Ubuntu Tablet
having major importance over the Ubuntu Desktop, and quotes Mark
Shuttleworth to answer some of the questions stated in the blog post.

Eric Brown from Linux.com talks about the latest Ubuntu release, the
Ubuntu Tablet OS. "Now here comes Canonical to pick up the convergence
gauntlet", he states. He also analyzes the features and the
convergence strategy.

Joey-Elijah Sneedon of OMG! Ubuntu! reports on the Unity Legal Notice
bug report (Bug #1111808) where Mark Shuttleworth reveals a three-step
plan for handling the Dash in future Ubuntu releases. That plan
includes the following:

* Putting Legal notices in one place (as well adding one to the installer)
* Adding an 'incognito' style toggle in the Dash for anonymous browsing
* Including individual toggles for scopes and lenses for customisation

"But instead of praising or criticizing Ubuntu and Canonical
wholeheartedly, it seems more reasonable to approach them without
expectations, judging them by their actions rather than their
marketing or their past," said Byfield about his thoughts on finding
balance.

Matt Hartley of Datamation writes, "In this article, we'll explore why
Ubuntu is succeeding, why some folks dislike Ubuntu and how this
affects (or doesn't affect) other Linux distributions." The areas he
explores include learning for others, desktop environments and general
usability, Unity and the Dash controversy, and the various Ubuntu
derivatives.

Hartley notes in his final thoughts, "And despite the fact that
sometimes Ubuntu's development cycle may frustrate me, the core Ubuntu
experience has been very good to me."

"This week's episode recaps preparations for Ubuntu Global Jam for the
Raring cycle and brings a replay of 'Agriculture USA' from the United
States Department of Agriculture relative to rural broadband
deployment in Ohio and beyond."

The Ubuntu community consists of individuals and teams, working on
different aspects of the distribution, giving advice and technical
support, and helping to promote Ubuntu to a wider audience. No
contribution is too small, and anyone can help. It's your chance to
get in on all the community fun associated with developing and
promoting Ubuntu. http://www.ubuntu.co...ity/participate

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